{"id":536,"date":"2021-06-10T18:05:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T21:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=536"},"modified":"2022-11-18T13:40:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T16:40:03","slug":"hammering-screws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/hammering-screws\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Hammer in a Screw? (The Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’ve found yourself needing to do some DIY but don’t have a screwdriver or drill to drive in the screw, you may have been left wondering whether it’s possible to use a hammer instead. So what’s the deal, can you hammer in a screw?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is possible to hammer in screws with the correct technique, but it is not recommended as it may damage the screw and the surface you are hammering the screw into. Hammering a screw may cause the thread to rip a large hole, which results in the screw falling out or not being secure enough to support any weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s take a look at what could happen if you choose to hammer in a screw, how to do it the right way, and when it’s the best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n